Below are a selection of events for January 1864 showing what was happening around George Borrow and his family. The Borrows lived in 22 Hereford Square, Brompton, London, from September 1860 until George finally left in the second half of 1874.
The page for the 1864 gives a bit more background and links to pages explaining the sources and other months/years.
This is an on-going effort, and is expected to be updated. David would especially link to thank the wonderful staff at Kensington Local Studies for all of their help in researching this.
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1.— Rev. William Brock of Bloomsbury Chapel would preach at Oaklands Chapel, Shepherd’s Bush, ending the anniversary services, there would be a tea at 5 p.m. (tickets 9d.) and at 6.30. Sir A. Morton Peto would chair a public meeting. [wlo 26 Dec 1863 + 2 Jan]
2.—Fulham Union advertised for an assistant clerk: salary 4 guineas per week, initially for one month and then decided. Applications in writing with testimonials to J. C. Swail, Fulham Union Workhouse, to arrive by 10 a.m. on 11th January. [wlo 2 Jan]
2.—J. Elliott, 35 King Street, Hammersmith, called the attention of families to his stock of potatoes at low prices (per bushel): Best York Flukes, 3s., ditto Best York Regents; Very Good Regents 2s. 6d.; Best Scotch Rock 2s. Shops supplied. [wlo 2 Jan]
3.—At 6.30 p.m., at Kensington Chapel, Rev. John Stoughton would preach the annual sermon to the young, subject “The Age We Live In”. [wlo 2 Jan]
4.—At Hammersmith Police Court, Charles Mullender, a coachman in Grosvenor Mews, was charged with deserting his son (Charles, 13). The son’s grandmother, 80, was looking after him until she was unable to, and sent him to the father, his step-mother sending him back. [wlo 9 Jan]
5.—Mr. J. Harding, 8 Cambridge Terrace, composer, organist of St. Stephen’s, teacher at Godolphin school, would commence a part-singing class from this date at St. Stephen’s Church school room, Shepherd’s Bush, 5s. per quarter. [wlo 2 Jan]
6.—Around 5.40 a.m. a fire broke out in Mr. Mitchell’s, watchmaker, 21 St. James’s Terrace, Notting Hill. A neighbour raised the alarm, the Mitchell’s escaped unharmed, the property was destroyed but insured. [wlo 6 Jan]
9.—The Hammersmith Soup Kitchen would open at the old premises in Brook Green Lane. 12 tickets for each 2s. 6d. subscribed will be issued and the committee stressed it was for the whole parish. [wlo 2 Jan]
9.—“If you want Pure Wines at a reasonable price, Try Bailey’s”, corner of Church Street and High Street, Kensington. Fine Pale Dinner Sherry 2s. a bottle, Crusted Ports, 28s. a dozen etc. Very superior Mixing Gin, 13s. 6d. a gallon. [wlo 9 Jan]
9.—James Hanson appeared at Hammersmith Police Court charged with shooting Josephine Tylcoat, barmaid of the King and Queen, High Street, Kensington. The barmaid, who was too ill with gunshot wounds to her head and hand to attend, had told the police it was an accident. Father paid £20 surety. [wlo 16 Jan]
11.—At Hammersmith Police Court Jane M‘Lenny, cook to Walter Angus Bethune, 25 Thurloe Square, Bromptom, was charged with stabbing Alice Pamplin, housemaid to Bethune, during a row in the kitchen. M‘Lenny to find £20 surety to keep peace for six months. [wlo 16 Jan]
13.—Fulham Board of Works considered the proposed loan (£39,000 18s.)which had been advertised in Times, Morning Advertiser, Daily Telegraph and West London Observer. One tender had been received, and one letter of asking for more details. Readvertised. (Board had £19,300 in current loans, £15,200 unpaid.) [wlo 16 jan]
13.—At the first Kensington Vestry after the Christmas break Mr. Green said Messrs. Williams had been offered £100 for their sewage works (for a new Parish Depot) which had been declined and £198 9s. demanded. Mr. Bridges suggested giving up the project, Mr. Wilkins suggested pausing. [wlo 16 jan]
16.—Thomas Knight, 51, Gunter Arms, Fulham Road, Brompton died. For many years he’d been valet to the Duke of Norfolk. [wlo 23 Jan]
17.—Chiswick Church would re-open with sermons preached and collections made in aid of the repairs. Rev. L. W. T. Dale (Vicar) at 11 a.m., Rev. H. Holden (Durham Grammar School) at 3 p.m., Rev. J. W. Shepard, (St. Paul’s School) at 7 p.m. Use of Hall’s Hymn Book will be discontinued and selections published by the S.P.C.K. used instead. [wlo 16 jan]
18.—The Metropolitan and Provincial Bank, subscribed capital £1,000,000, would open their Hammersmith branch on this date. The opening had been postponed, the new premises not being ready in time. [wlo 2 Jan]
19.—Fulham Vestry considered the applications for Vestry Clerk. Many applications had been received, mostly from Kensington residents, and five were selected for the election on the 28th. [wlo 23 Jan]
20.—At Hammersmith Police Court, Robert Merry, a young betting man who lodged with Ann Rice, 23 Montpelier Place, Brompton, was charged with involvement in the burglary of Mr. Fazan, butcher, Edwardses Terrace Kensington. Remanded. [wlo 23 Jan]
21.—Around 8.45 a.m. a P.C. discovered Mr. Buckland’s, tailor, 50 Archer Street, Notting Hill, on fire. The household escaped via a balcony, engines quickly arrived and after 2 hours the fire was extinguished. House completely destroyed but insured. Fireman saved adjoining properties. [wlo 23 Jan]
23.—A black retriever dog had been found 3 weeks previous, and if not claimed would be sold to defray expenses. Apply 2 South Street, Hammersmith. [wlo 23 Jan]
23.— At Hammersmith Police Court the Churchwardens and Overseas of All Saints Fulham were charged by the Guardians of non-payment of £1,800 in arrears. The Parish collector was ill and the Parish in financial difficulties. The Guardians had liabilities of £2,200 and only £20 in hand. Adjourned. [wlo 30 Jan + 6 Feb]
27.—At Fulham Board of Works Mr. Lammin reported that the salary of Mr. Twaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works had been increased from £1,500 to £2,000. Although an able chairman, Mr. Lammin thought £1,500 sufficient. [wlo 30 Jan]
30.—The Fulham overseas appeared again in Hammersmith Police Court (see 24): they had managed to pay £350 and had a further £150 to hand over. The Guardians pointed out they had liabilities of £2,200 and asked the court to underline the need for immediate payment. Adjourned. [wlo 6 Feb]
30.— Hammersmith Police Court heard of the capture of three boys, Anderson, Jasper and Meads, around 4 a.m. whilst breaking into Stephen Mornice’s, confectioner, 8 High Street, Notting Hill. Mornice had been burgled 2 weeks before and lay in wait. All 3 had previous convictions. Committed for trial. [wlo 6 Feb]